So you still haven’t made New Year’s Eve plans. I get it… it felt too aggressive when everyone started talking about it a month ago, and anyone who plans that far ahead you probably don’t really want to ring in the New Year with anyway.
However, that does still leave you plans-less and potentially kiss-less and not in a plaza in Spain stuffing grapes down your throat. All of those things suck.
I’ve thrown together a last-minute, haphazard, let’s-take-what-we-can-get sort of guide to help you leave 2019 behind in style and sashay your fancy little ass into 2020. Read on, there isn’t much time.
Because the Party Won’t Stop Until You Do And New Yorkers Don’t Fucking Stop
Nowadays is bringing back their non-stop NYE rave that goes into the next afternoon. This is great for those people you always promise to hve brunch with the next day but never do, and also, those friends who claim to really be doing Dry January this year. DJs all night, all day. Tickets, $45 still available here. 56-06 Cooper Ave.
Because You Made Good Decisions This Year
So make one more. And make it with all your good friends at the Good Room. There are still tickets available, and here’s a little secret for ya- this place has sneakily some of the absolute best DJs in the city. So go, party. Dance. Kiss and tell, everyone. Tickets are $75 (oh shut up, you’re the one who waited until the last minute…) Get yours quick here now. 98 Meserole St.
Because Why Does New Year’s Eve Have to be So Damn Complicated?
It doesn’t anymore. Hush, hush… it’s going to be ok. Ok? Just head down to Threes Brewing in Gowanus because they get you. You just want to be in a good space with good people and good booze and some meats. No one is going to take that away from you, not this year. No way. Threes Brewing is throwing a little 1920’s era throwback speakeasy shindig, which just means you’ll feel risky gettin’ tipsy. RSVP here right now. There’s no cover. 333 Douglass St.
Because You’re Into Grunge and Don’t Want to be the Only Naked One at the Party
Then go see The Jesus Lizard at Brooklyn Steel. This will be the rock concert to be at to bang out 2019 and to tell all of your Phishy friends that you had a great time, none of the songs were over 20 minutes, and also, the lead singer always gets totally naked. Which means you can’t get in trouble when your clothes come off (right?) Tickets are still available here. 319 Frost St. Also, Cameron!
Because You Classy Now
The Lot Radio, you know, that little sliver of land between Williamsburg and Greenpoint with the lawn flamingos and amazing tunes blasting out of a shipping container ( #sobrooklyn ) is bringing back their New Year’s Day classical music concert. Do something good for yourself, your ears, your soul. Start the year off right. Tickets are only $10. All info here, it’s happening at the Most Holy Trinity-St. Catherine Church at 138 Montrose Ave.
Because You Have Something You Want To Say To Me
I’m working brunch on New Year’s Day. I just want you to think about that for a moment. The first thing I’ll be doing in 2020 is serving two-eggs-any-style to a bunch of people who are too hungover to use a frying pan. And dammit, I’ll be doing it with a smile on my face. Come on. Everyone, just come on in. I won’t be judging you. I’ll be at Le Fanfare until 4pm. Not judging you. 1103 Manhattan Ave.
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